by Satzuma-Creative | Oct 31, 2016 | Archive
The Trident Alliance has welcomed IMO’s decision on introduction date of the 0.5% Global Sulphur Cap, but stresses the need for a robust implementation plan. In a statement for press the Trident Alliance says it believes that effective enforcement of the Global...
by Satzuma-Creative | Oct 31, 2016 | Archive
Wärtsilä and Alfa Laval are among the manufacturers to highlight ready availability of scrubbers that will enable HFO fuels to be continue being burned after the IMO’s global sulphur cap comes into force in 2020 . The cap will create a 0.5% fuel sulphur limit...
by Satzuma-Creative | Oct 27, 2016 | Archive
The Singapore flag state authorities have approved Wärtsilä’s exhaust gas cleaning (EGC) systems, making it the first EGC to be approved by an Asian flag authority. The approvals relate to Wärtsilä EGC systems ordered for two new RoRo vessels owned by a Japanese...
by Satzuma-Creative | Oct 25, 2016 | News
Thordon Bearings has successfully completed the oil to water-lubricated tailshaft bearing conversions of the first four of 15 Impala Terminals Colombia-operated tug/tow boats. Impala Zambrano, the first of 15 triple-screw and twin-screw pusher boats scheduled for...
by Satzuma-Creative | Oct 24, 2016 | Archive
A broad range of signatories, including some of the biggest names in shipping, have released an open letter to IMO members asking the UN organisation to provide better leadership and direction towards CO2 reduction. The letter is timed in advance of this weeks MEPC...